Impact
July 28, 2025
Sample Your Competitor’s Hits (A Vanilla Ice Lesson)
You remember Vanilla Ice, right? Of course you do. If you’re over 35 and have ever ridden in a convertible, Ice Ice Baby is likely burned into your memory. Now,...
May 21, 2025
No Strings Attached – How to Make People Feel Appreciated
This Week’s focus: Surprise and delight your best people There’s something magical about being recognized when you least expect it, especially when the recognition is real. No hidden agenda. No...
April 1, 2025
Business 101 – Ask for the Referral. Get the Reward
Here’s one of my favorite business strategies. I don’t solely rely on it. But I like it a lot. One of the simplest and most effective ways to grow your...
March 27, 2025
How Business Owners Can Reclaim Hours Every Week (Without Working More)
You’re busy. I get it. Me too. But. You have no idea where your time actually goes. I know you think you do. You’ll tell me you spend most of...
March 24, 2025
Reclaim Your Freedom of Time with an Audit
The biggest mistake I made when I first started out? Losing hours every week to low-value tasks. Do you do this? Maybe you think you know where your time goes,...
March 18, 2025
How to Make Your Business Run Without You
If your business can't run without you, it's not a business, it's a very demanding job. I hate to break it to you, but if your business falls apart the...
March 25, 2024
“Profit” Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why You Should Master Profit Distribution vs. Owner’s Compensation
Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...
December 12, 2023
Congratulations to Hal Elrod – Author of Miracle Morning
My pal, Hal Elrod, has written a wonderfully life-affirming book, Miracle Morning, The Not-So-Obvious Secret to Change Your Life. If you watch anything today, please watch this interview with Hal...
September 13, 2023
Do You Need to Fire Some Clients? Cultivating Profitability in Your Small Business
All entrepreneurs know how exciting it is to get customers and clients. The challenge comes when you have to manage them. They’re diverse, their needs are shifting in a...
September 11, 2023
Your Social Media Mindset – How to Implement and Organize the Power of Social Media in Your Small Business
It’s no secret that social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an effective tool for engagement and raising brand awareness. On the other, it can...



